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How Connective Tissue Health Affects Your Horse’s Performance by Barbara Breckenfeld Do you know what holds the body up? Is it A—the skeleton; B—muscles; C—connective tissue (fascia); D—all of them? If you answered C for connective tissue or fascia, you were correct. Most of us were taught that muscles …
A Purina study has shown that feeding horses hay prior to grain (concentrate feed) can help slow their rate of intake. This can be an important management strategy for horses who are prone to rushing their meals and, as a result, are at greater risk of choking. It’s long been …
Razer horseshoes were designed with health AND performance in mind. There are several key differences between Razer shoes and traditional horseshoes. 1. Traditional horseshoes don’t allow natural hoof movement, Razer shoes do. Razer shoes are crafted from tempered tool steel so they flex with the hoof, unlike traditional steel or some aluminum shoes that are rigid …
Earning Your Trust One Horse At A Time That Blue Stuff Lotion – Introducing Hay Where’s That, Inc. Home of Hay Where’s That Blue Stuff, a topical antiseptic lotion for horses. Hay Where’s That products are made with all natural ingredients, are non-toxic and non-steroidal. We stand behind our products with …
Prevent it with the No. 1 Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine 1 You notice your horse isn’t eating, or maybe it’s running a fever. Those are just some signs of what could be Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) – a potentially deadly disease.“PHF is a serious disease, especially this time of year, …
8 Catchy Tunes for Remembering the Basics by Robert Eversole Whether we like it or not, Old Man Winter has settled in for the season. A good way to keep him at bay is to put a little thought into preparing for the inclement weather on the way. To …
How to Evaluate Your Horse’s Body Condition by Dave Sauter, DVM There is something very pleasant, especially on a cold, blustery, winter night, about bringing the horses in the barn and into clean, dry stalls. The best part is listening to the sounds of the horses eating their feed. …
The Types of Hoof Cracks and How to Prevent Them by Eleanor Blazer I received an email the other day from a horse owner wanting to know what supplement she could feed her horse to improve the condition of her horse’s hoof. Attached was a picture of the hoof …
by Wendy Croney For the budget-wise person, one of the first steps in the journey of horse ownership is figuring out how much your best friend will cost you. While the financial responsibility will fluctuate due to unknown variables, it is truly helpful to figure the “bottom line.” This …
DM Healthcare Products, Inc. launches innovative new horse hoof protection system – ProShield by N’Dura Hoof. DM Healthcare Products, Inc., a leading authority on innovative adhesive materials, is proud to introduce its breakthrough new hoof protection product for horses – ProShield by N’Dura Hoof. This revolutionary new application is the …